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Our circle has come a long way since its first meeting in Spring, 2013. Since then we have developed an amazing trust and freedom which continue to drive our growth as creative thinkers, researchers and writers of memoir, fiction and poetry. Coming from different backgrounds, we learn from each other as we share our deepest concerns about life, the environment and the future of this Earth. Recent political events have only deepened our concern.

Our assembled stories provide windows into very individual lives and time periods. Selections range in time from the 1930’s to the present and are glimpses into the over 600 years of our aggregated histories. Full of tears and laughter, they are gleaned from personal hardship and cultural challenge.

We deeply respect our fore-mothers, honoring them by presenting the truth of women’s experiences unfiltered by the dominant culture. We examined the origins of our critical voices, found our footing and the secrets of persistence that our ancestors modeled. Their courage changed the world for modern women. We are delighted to participate in an on-going liberation that we hope will inspire both women and men to carry it on, to become all they can be, and then some!

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CHILDHOODA Fairy TaleChicoryChickens in the BedroomThe Unbalanced PicnicLearning to SwimMy FatherMy Baby SelfKidnappedPrisonBlackie the Cat/Daddy’s FamiliarJimmyKuan Yin – Goddess of CompassionThe Death of SmileyPretendersCOMING OF AGEWaiting for a SignSelf-RighteousnessBabushkaJack The WaterfallThe GiftADULTHOOD/RELATIONSHIPS/ADVENTURESBlousesDreamRuby, Thank You and Fly FreeThe Brilliante ExperienceSaving Ida MaeI Don’t Remember. . .A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Myself: Real Time Travel - Exploring the Culture of OneLapp DancingSurf FishingDown Under Blues and Other PoemsChiang MaiI Put My Faith in the Goddess of LoveSolstice in OzWhat “Election?” November 9, 2004In a NutshellLike the AirThe RedwoodsFace the MusicMayan HeartGrandmother MoonSpring 2000Mr. GMother’s Music and Poetry LegacyMother’s PoetryTo a Tree on a HillInappropriate DressA Message from Pink PawsFull CircleThe OtherWISDOM/AGING/DEATHPast LivesHungerPeaceOrangesRevenge on Saturday MorningGive Up Your GunPress Release #1 Truth to PowerBecoming My Own GuruThe AssignmentOne Day in the KitchenMiss Jean LeslieSome Thoughts on the New MillenniumA State of MindTime and Time Again – for Chris CaswellEightieth SpringThe West County Writers’ CircleAUTHOR BIOGRAPHIESPhoto Book

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